Having the Conversation with a Loved One
No one wants to have a difficult conversation, like one that addresses a senior loved one’s in-home care needs. However, if you’ve noticed changes in a family member or friend during a visit, this may be the perfect time to discuss whether or not extra care is required in the home. With family and friends.. read more →
How to Identify the differences Between Home Care and Home Health Care in Altamonte Springs, FL
Being familiar with the variation between home care and home health care can be tough at the start. When an elderly family member originally starts to need help, it can be a scramble to understand which solutions are required and when. If the senior demands an injected medication or nursing care while recovering from an.. read more →
Elder Care Orlando, FL: September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day
Today, in countries around the world, awareness is being raised about Alzheimer’s Disease and the plight of those afflicted with it. These awareness events range from forums to wine-tasting fundraisers, but in each country, local activists are coming together in order to emphasize the importance of elder care and the high cost of this debilitating.. read more →
Home Care Orlando, FL: Who Is Gonna Care for the Aging Boomers?
by Shani O. Hilton “You can’t breathe, you can’t sleep,†said White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, as she described the stress of worrying about an aging parent who needs assistance, and explained the comfort she gets from knowing her own parents now have a live-in caregiver. Without that caregiver, Jarrett says that she would.. read more →
In-Home Care Orlando, FL: Avoiding Slips and Falls by Using Home Care Services
When it comes to preventing falls in the home, you want to make sure that you take all necessary precautions to ensure that the person you’re caring for does not go for a fall. The fear of having someone or yourself fall is something that you might think comes with aging, but it is not… read more →
Elder Care Orlando, FL: Living at Home With Dementia
Written By : Denis Ashauer For adult children the recognition of dementia can either be a slow process or it can be “WOW! Things have changed!” This coupled with honoring the loved ones wishes about staying at home can create a dilemma. For those who are physically close to the person affected with dementia it.. read more →
Senior Care Orlando, FL: As Cost of Care Rises, Families Bear the Burden
Reuters Money Months after Terri Corcoran married in 2000, her new husband began to show signs of fatigue and memory loss. By 2004, Corcoran’s husband, a former laser scientist in his early 70s, had been diagnosed with a rare genetic brain.. read more →
Home Care Orlando, FL: Know the Signs of Dehydration in the Elderly
While summer means pools, vacation, and tanning for most, it can also mean overheating and dehydration for others. Summer can be a dangerous season for all ages, but it can be especially dangerous, even fatal, for the elderly. One of the most common, yet deadly, concerns for seniors can be attributed to dehydration. Dehydration is.. read more →
Senior Care Orlando, FL: Tips on Caring for Aging Parents
Written By : Lin Steven Do not feel alone if you are caring for your aging parents because you are one of 50 million Americans in the same boat. Whether they are staying with you or in another location, if you have the responsibility for their care, prepare yourself for a time consuming and emotional.. read more →
Caregivers Orlando, FL: Facing Reality
Facing Reality: Caregiving Has Changed Your Life By Carol Bradley Bursack One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind the life I had in order to become the primary caregiver to my parents?” The words used vary by the questioner, but the.. read more →